Inter Miami vs Palmeiras predictions: Messi can inspire Herons to victory
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- Inter Miami allowed Porto only three shots on target in their most recent Club World Cup tie
- Inter Miami have scored 14 goals in their last five matches
- Recommended bet: Inter Miami to win
It is no surprise to see the draw a pretty short price for the final Group A game between Inter Miami and Palmeiras at the Hard Rock Stadium as a stalemate suits both sides in their hopes of progressing.
However, the Herons look capable of upsetting the odds and securing a knockout place in style, which would leave the Brazilians sweating on the other result between Porto and Al Ahly.
Team news
Marcelo Weigandt and Ian Fray are doubtful for Inter Miami after being forced off in their 2-1 win over Porto on Thursday.
The Herons will definitely be without injured trio Drake Callender, Gonzalo Lujan and Yannick Bright, although they may be boosted by former Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba's potential return to the starting line-up.
Forward Bruno Rodrigues has been ruled out for Palmeiras, but there are no other issues for head coach Abel Ferreira to worry about.
The stats
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Inter Miami allowed Porto only three shots on target in their most recent Club World Cup tie.
Inter Miami have scored 14 goals in their last five matches.
Palmeiras have won eight of their last 11 games.
Seven of Palmeiras’ last eight wins have come without conceding.
Nine of Inter Miami’s last 10 matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
Prediction
There is an interesting dynamic to the Miami clash between Inter Miami and Palmeiras with a draw enough to see the duo through to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup. However, odds of 13/10 with LiveScore Bet for a stalemate look pretty short and, Inter Miami look well worth considering at a much bigger price.
The Herons impressed when limiting Porto to only three shots on target in a 2-1 victory over the Dragons on Thursday.
Palmeiras were clearly the better side when battling to a 0-0 draw with Porto in their Club World Cup opener, but they failed to convert any of their chances into a goal and Miami could well take their opportunities on Monday.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are perhaps past the peak of their absolute powers, but in a short-format competition the former Barcelona duo can still have a major impact.
Messi struck to give the Herons a 2-1 victory over Porto last time out and their frontline may propel Javier Mascherano’s men to another Club World Cup success.
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